2006 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 197 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Touareg | Panda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 20 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 30 L |
